Police arrest bank robbery suspect dubbed Mad Hatter

MESA -- On January 14, 2009, at approximately 1617 hours, Robert David Brewer was arrested by Mesa detectives at his mother's home in Globe, AZ. Brewer is responsible for six bank robberies in the East Valley, three in Mesa and three in Gilbert. During the robberies Brewer used different hats to conceal his appearance dubbing him the "Mad Hatter".

During questioning Brewer confessed to all of the robberies in Mesa and Gilbert. Clothing linking Brewer to the robberies was located during a search of the home and a vehicle. Brewer was booked on the three Mesa cases and additional charges will be filed by the Gilbert Police Department for their cases.

This is another example of law enforcement agencies working together to solve multi-jurisdictional crimes involving the same suspect.